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Javier Meraz

Case from Bakersfield, CA dated Jan 05, 2014

Victim Details

Javier Meraz

Male

Hispanic / Latino

Bakersfield

CA

2014-01-05

23

Javier

Meraz

07/22/2026

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Javier Meraz, a 23-year-old resident of Bakersfield, California, tragically lost his life on January 5, 2014. The incident occurred in the early morning hours when deputies from the Kern County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting in the 100 block of Griffith Street in southwest Bakersfield. Upon arrival, they found Meraz suffering from gunshot wounds to his hands and lower torso. Despite receiving immediate medical attention and being transported to Kern Medical Center, Meraz ...
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  • Man shot, killed in southwest Bakersfield - KBAK
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